The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 ( as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the flood resilience measures as set out in submitted and approved Flood Risk Assessment dated 20th April 2023.  Reason: To safeguard the site and surrounding area from flood risk in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D1.

Before the development hereby permitted is first brought into its permitted use the second floor window on rear (south) elevation as detailed on drawing number 996/07B shall each be fitted with a non-opening and obscure-glazed window, and shall be retained in that fashion thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants of the building and neighbouring properties in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D25.

Prior to first use of the extension hereby approved, the following biodiversity enhancement(s) will be installed at the site: Installation of 2 x standard woodcrete bird boxes on to a building or a mature tree on site, facing east or north, at a height above 3m. Once installed, the biodiversity enhancement(s) shall thereafter be retained.; Planting of 1 x high nectar shrub such as buddleia, lavenders, honeysuckle or roses (although this list is not exhaustive), which should appeal to night-flying moths (a key food source for bats). The Royal Horticultural Society guide, 'RHS Perfect for Pollinators, www.rhs.org.uk/perfectforpollinators' provides a list of suitable plants both native and non-native plants. Trees and shrubs must be sourced from a reputable UK nursery. If not UK grown, plants must have spent at least one full growing season on a UK nursery and have been subjected to a full pest and disease programme. The plant shall be protected and maintained, and any which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 174(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policy D20.